Saudi Arabia wins UN award for land restoration leadership
The Agricultural Development Fund says Saudi Arabia’s UN award highlights its progress in land rehabilitation and boosting vegetation cover.
Saudi Arabia has been awarded the United Nations Award for World Restoration Flagships, recognizing its significant progress in land rehabilitation and increasing vegetation cover. This prestigious accolade highlights the Kingdom's ongoing efforts to preserve ecosystems and tackle environmental challenges, aligning with the objectives of the Saudi Green Initiative.
The Agricultural Development Fund, which made the announcement, emphasized that the recognition underscores Saudi Arabia's leading role in environmental protection, land restoration, and enhancing plant cover. The National Afforestation Program, a key initiative in this regard, has been commended as a global model in the environmental field.
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